ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

October Meeting:
Date: Sat. 10/25/2025
Time: 2:00-6:00 pm
Location: Royal Piano Works
    260 E. Dyer
    Santa Ana 92707
    949-350-5550

Our September program was really different. Instead of a "technical" presentation, our new VP, James Gregory came up with an idea for group discussion. He obtained several "hot button -controversial" topics for discussion from actual technicians but they were kept anonymous such as, "All pianos must be tuned to A440." Of course we know that is too rigid and doesn't allow for different situations. Or -"ETDs have no place in our profession. All pianos must be tuned aurally."

These were actual viewpoints gathered from real people. Another was, "If a string breaks, it is ALWAYS the tuners fault." We all jumped on that one. It was a very lively discussion from the group and, as you can imagine, everyone had stories to tell. James had twelve of these but if he took this to different chapters (hint hint), he could come up with several more.

We did this as a zoom presentation and everyone had to pledge to be respectful of others. (Tuners can get hot under the collar sometimes). It works as a zoom presentation or, even better, a live meeting. I highly recommend it!

For our October meeting - it is always our Annual Tool Auction - famous throughout Southern California. All chapters and techs are invited. Come and bid on tools and supplies or bring something to sell. If you bring something to sell, the chapter keeps half of the proceeds OR you can donate the sale to the OC Chapter. It's a great place for new techs to obtain parts, tools and supplies really cheap. And there will be refreshments! The Tool Auction will be held at Harout Sujian's shop on October 25 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you are bringing something to sell, come at 1pm.

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